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Anni Pöyhtäri

Hi! I am Anni Pöyhtäri, an illustrator and graphic designer focusing on flora and fauna and environmental issues, living in the beautiful city of Raseborg, Finland. In my work I take into account sustainable development and other very important nature and environmental values.

I always do my best to understand and express the client's needs as clearly as possible. I am efficient, have excellent project management skills and always have high standards in my work. In addition to Finnish, I speak Swedish, English and German and can read and understand French.

I’m specialized in nature and environmental issues. I work well in tight timeframes, cope well under pressure and can digest large amounts of information. Besides that, I just LOVE working with people. I have created over 1000 illustrations featuring plants, fish, bugs and mushrooms for the Moomin Nature Series published by WSOY.

Tvärminne Zoological Station, KAMU Espoo City Museum, Salo Historical Museum, KASKI Agency, Suomen Luonto, #muutos, Kotipuutarha, WSOY, Fiksuruoka / Foodello, Hoiva Mehiläinen, Mehiläinen Oy, Visit Raseborg, Raseborg, Natural Movement Oy, Eddie´s Fish&Chips, Bob the Robot, Luckan Raseborg, Kirjakekkerit, Christine och Göran Schildts stiftelse rf, Raseborgs Natur rf ja Ekenäs Filmfest rf..

"…In addition to easily accessible factual texts, the central elements of the guide boards are beautiful and inspiring species illustrations. The illustrations and layout are the work of the talented Anni Pöyhtäri."
– Ilse Klockars, Tvärminne Zoological Station

”The support from the best experts and illustrations by Anni Pöyhtäri have been invaluable. The work has been worthwhile: the series has gained praise, and the books have sold well – already over 10 000 pieces. It seems that their popularity continues to grow”.
– Paula Halkola, publisher, WSOY (the Moomin Magazine 2022, p. 22, Rights and Brands)

"…The illustration is beautiful, vivid in its backgrounds and details, yet completely valid for use in identifying species. Not all bird guides can do even one of these, and even fewer can do both at once."
– Eli Harja, Kulttuuritoimitus, 8.5.2025, kulttuuritoimitus.fi